Innovation @ The Park
Date and time
Thursday, October 1, 3:30-6:30 PM
Location
Rice Park, Downtown Saint Paul
Good to Know
In-Person
Interactive Tech Demos & Activities
Food & Drink Available for Purchase
About this event
Join us on Thursday, October 1, in Rice Park in downtown Saint Paul. Full Stack Saint Paul and Saint Paul Parks and Recreation have partnered to put on the 2nd Annual Innovation @ the Park event in downtown Saint Paul, and we want you to join us!
There will be interactive activities and collaborations with Minnedemo at the Ordway.
- New technologies and innovation resources
- Interactive activities
- Enjoy a drink and food (available for purchase) with your neighbors!
At 5 PM, our Main Program will take place with brief remarks from City of Saint Paul and St. Paul Area Chamber representatives, and others.
This is a FREE event celebrating technology and innovation with demos, activities, and resources. Lots to learn, experience, and explore in Saint Paul all day long!
And the innovation doesn’t stop at the park! Stop by to meet the Minnestar team and mingle with the #mntech community in Rice Park, then keep the evening going across the street at the Ordway for Minnedemo42 at 7 PM — seven live demos, seven minutes each, no slides.
Minnedemo is free, but a ticket is required. Click here to register!
| Innovation Partners | |
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| Flow Environmental Systems Experts in environmentally responsible HVAC&R systems. | DYGI (Disinvested Youth Gaming Initiative) Transforming the esports landscape into an opportunity for young minds to develop real-world skills in coding, game design, AI, and technology. |
| Guardian by SYNTEX Live demonstration of Guardian cybersecurity. | The Diamond Resilience Creative technology studio for digital creators. 3D career-exploration game demo. |
| UEL (University Enterprise Labs) Minnesota’s leading life science incubator. | Wonder Wander Your guide to discovering art wherever you go. |
| MN Dot Aeronautics Demonstrations of advanced-air-mobility simulator, and drone technology demonstrations. | Evie Electric Carshare Demonstration See how the Evie carshare network app works. |
| Saint Paul Parks and Rec Gaming Truck A mobile video game and technology experience. | Saint Paul Public Schools Robotics Demonstration of 100-pound robots that shoot foam balls. |
| Resource Providers | |
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| Applied AI Learn about their Fall Conference + receive a special discount code. | Code Saavy Inclusive Computer Science Programs. |
| Federal Mashup Labs Driving innovation at the intersection of Government, Industry and Finance. | Full Stack Saint Paul / Saint Paul Planning and Economic Development Connecting you to Saint Paul’s tech ecosystem. |
| HandsOn Twin Cities Connecting nonprofits, volunteers, and companies. | Innovation Lab, George Latimer Central Library Samples from laser engraver, 3D printer, vinyl cutter, and sewing machine, plus a button-making activity. |
| IT Career Labs / National Able Network, Inc. Sharing career pathways in information technology careers. | Minnesota Technology Association A community dedicated to shaping the future of tech in Minnesota. |
| MN DEED (Department of Employment and Economic Development) The state’s principal economic development agency. | Network Training Institute Hands-on training, mentorship, and job-matching support. |
| Ramsey County Community and Economic Development | Ramsey County Workforce Solutions |
| Saint Paul Parks and Recreation | Right Track Provide employment opportunities and professional skills training for youth. |
| Smart North Foster digital equity, drive technological advancement, and build a community of forward-thinkers. | Stone Arch Collective A Twin Cities cooperative of practitioners who ship production AI for paying clients. |
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Presented by Full Stack Saint Paul and Saint Paul Parks and Recreation
Get Involved
Showcase your work at Innovation @ the Park. Entrepreneurs, startups, innovators, makers, and companies interested in exhibiting can apply to be an Innovation Partner or Resource Partner.
- Innovation Partners – Showcase something your company or organization is building, testing, or bringing to the community. Think technology, products, demonstrations, and other hands-on or interactive experiences.
- Resource Partners – Connect attendees with programs, services, funding, talent resources, technical assistance, or other support available to entrepreneurs, innovators, and local tech talent.